But they are now only one of many musical platforms where performers young and old can test out their skills."
quantity does not necessarily equate with quality, in my opinion folk clubs are still the BEST of all the places available,Unlike working mens clubs they are essentially sympathetic not discouraging, and unlike open mics they are about not treating the music as background music, folk clubs are in my opinion the best places to learn how to perform., that is my point do you understand?